Dogs do not communicate with words, so they are often not easily detected when they are sick. So in addition to the owner’s usual attentive observation of the dog’s physical condition, it is also essential to send the dog to the vet for regular medical checkups. Physical examinations not only prevent many hidden diseases in dogs, but also enable dogs to live a longer and healthier life in just a dozen years. What items are included in a dog’s physical exam? Different age groups of dogs, the examination items are slightly different, the focus is also different, the following take a look. Physical examination items a, adult dog physical examination items 1. routine examination: mainly to understand the basic condition of the dog, including examination of the five senses and oral interior, coat health, skin health, heart rate, blood pressure, breathing, body temperature. The routine examination of dogs is very similar to that of human beings, which is the basic look and smell, inquiring about the external signs and the usual state to observe whether there are any abnormalities. Dogs of any age need to check this item. 2. blood test: mainly routine blood test, which can detect whether the various cell values in the blood are normal. Complete blood count CBC (the ratio of red and white blood cells, to determine whether there is anemia, bacterial and viral infections, parasitic infections and other conditions). Blood biochemical examination (to determine whether there are functional abnormalities in the internal organs of the body such as liver, kidney, pancreas, etc., to determine whether there are abnormalities in the blood ions, blood sugar, total lipid protein, etc.). 3. Stool examination: mainly to determine whether the dog is suffering from digestive tract dysbiosis, parasitic infection or digestive tract disorders. If the dog usually has a normal diet and has not experienced indigestion, this can be optional. 4. X-ray examination: imaging can be used to check the condition of the dog’s internal organs and bones. 5. Ultrasound examination: from the imaging point of view to check whether there are morphological changes and functional abnormalities in the dog’s internal organs, such as whether the closure of the heart valves is normal, whether the density and size of the liver, kidneys, spleen and other organs in the abdominal cavity are normal, whether there are foreign bodies in the intestines, the thickness of the bladder, the degree of filling and whether there are stones, etc. 6. Urine examination: mainly to determine in time Whether the dog’s urinary system is infected, stones, or what poisoning conditions the body has. This item can be done in the dog ultrasound, bladder puncture, extraction of urine for urine examination. Second, the examination advocated for puppies (dogs under 1 year old) are: routine examination, complete blood count CBC, rapid test for infectious diseases, fecal examination and X-ray examination, etc. 1. Complete blood count CBC: Because puppies are mostly seen with parasitic problems, immune deficiency problems and respiratory and digestive tract infections, blood test can find out whether they are anemic or infected with bacteria. 2. Common infectious disease examination: For young dogs, viral infectious diseases are very deadly and lethal. If the dog is just starting to breed, a quick test check for infectious diseases is recommended. Common infectious diseases in dogs are distemper, microscopic, etc. If the dog has been raised for a period of time and fully vaccinated, you can consider not to check. 3. fecal examination: parasitic infections are common in young dogs, which are also prone to indigestion and bacterial infections. Therefore, fecal examination can understand whether the dog is infected with parasites and what kind of parasites are infected.4. X-ray examination: for different breeds of young dogs, you can do some corresponding skeletal examination to see if there are some breed-specific congenital defects. For example, poodles and Chihuahuas are prone to knee dysplasia. Large dogs such as German Shepherds and Golden Retrievers are prone to hip dysplasia, which must be diagnosed only through doctor’s palpation and X-ray. In addition to the examination of adult dogs, X-ray examination should focus on the degenerative changes of bones, especially for small and medium-sized dogs, such as Shih Tzu and Pekingese, which often have herniated discs, and ultrasound, which can check the heart and lung function and internal organs for tumors. Older dogs are recommended to have a medical checkup every six months! Note that it is recommended that healthy dogs have a comprehensive physical examination at least once a year, and older dogs should have a physical examination every 6 months.
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